If your requested book is out of print or current stock, the order will not be processed and you will be notified of such within 3 weeks of request receipt. Please note at this time, we only accept requests for those universities in the United States or Canada. All requests are subject to approval. Pending availability, please allow 4-6 weeks for us to process your request fully.

Desk Copies

Sterling is pleased to provide desk copies of any adopted title. One desk copy is available per single order of 20 or more copies of an adopted, required text.

Requests must be submitted to academic@larkbooks.com from an official university or institution’s e-mail address. Please do not submit phone or fax orders. Orders will only be shipped to a verified university address.

On your desk copy submission, please submit 13 digit ISBN, title and author/editor of the book in question.

All requests are subject to approval. Pending availability, please allow 4-6 weeks for us to process your request fully.

To execute desk copy request, please provide us with the following:

course name and season taught

expected enrollment

expected decision date

indication whether text will be recommended or required

participating bookstore information including phone number and/or proof of wholesale order. An invoice number for an order can be accepted.